Scholarships available: The Carquinez Women’s Club is inviting John Swett High School seniors to apply for one of seven scholarships.

There are four $1,000 general scholarships. Students are also encouraged to apply for the $1,500 Gethin James scholarship for those planning to attend UC Berkeley and become teachers; the $2,000 Dr. Samuel Eldridge scholarship for students who are going into the medical field; and the $1,000 DeAnne Pagni scholarship for students planning to become nurses.

The deadline to apply is April 14. Those interested must submit an application letter to the assistant principal at John Swett High School, and include their mailing and email addresses; phone number; the name of the college, university, or trade school they plan to attend; their intended major; their current GPA, extracurricular activities and interests; and the reason the scholarship is needed. The application must be signed in ink.

For details, contact Clo Haisley at 510-787-1698.

El Cerrito

Volunteers needed: El Cerrito will holds its annual Earth Day celebration April 16 and is seeking student volunteers to help set up, prepare food, make signs and supervise children at the art table. Students can earn up to four hours of community service.

Arrival time for volunteers is 9:30 a.m. at the El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito.

Art scholarship and supplies: Krylon will award $13,800 in money and art supplies to future artists and their schools this year.

The awards include five $1,000 scholarships and five $500 grants for winners’ high schools. Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores in the U.S. or Canada. The deadline to apply is April 30. For details or to download an application, go to www.krylon.com/art.

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